Dance Injuries and Prevention

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What is the primary role of an Artistic Director in a production?

To operate the lighting desk

To write cues for the sound operator

To hire directors and designers (correct)

To design the sets and props

What is the main responsibility of the Stage Manager in a production?

To oversee the stage management team (correct)

To design the lighting and sound cues

To direct the actors and dancers

To manage the budget and safety

What style of dance combines elements of modern ballet and jazz?

Classical Ballet

Hip-Hop

Contemporary Dance (correct)

Jazz Folk Dance

What is a characteristic of Jazz dance?

It has a lot of leaps, quick footsteps, and turns Signup and view all the answers

What type of dance is often performed in a community setting?

Jazz Folk Dance Signup and view all the answers

What was the original intention of Jazz Folk Dance?

To create a free and expressive form of dancing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a suspended floor in a dance environment?

To reduce the force absorbed by the musculoskeletal structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an asymmetrical body stance?

Unbalanced stature Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cross-training for dance athletes?

To maintain physical fitness and minimize mental stress Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the dance period from 1930s-1940?

It took a more contemporary performance approach while maintaining classic technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of the body, including dance steps, facial expressions, and gestures?

Action Signup and view all the answers

What is a common source of stress among dance athletes?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the popularity of dance styles in the 1960s-1970s?

Television and radio programs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of movement involves traveling through space?

Locomotor movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the spatial element that refers to the size of the steps?

Size Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the body in dance?

The moving form or shape that a dancer feels and the audience sees Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Extreme food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight Signup and view all the answers

What was the characteristic of the dance period from 1940s-1950s?

It embedded many dance styles such as Jitterbug, Swing, and Jive/Lindy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-locomotor movement?

Twist Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended total calorie intake for dance athletes?

2,000 kcal to 2,500 kcal Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight difference between female ballet dancers and non-dancers of the same age?

Female ballet dancers are 10% lighter than non-dancers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that refers to the place where the dancers perform?

Space Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor in the popularity of dance styles in the 1980s-2000s?

The internet Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a symmetrical dance pose?

It has a balanced stance with the same movements on both sides Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a performer's focus in dance?

Looking in different directions Signup and view all the answers

How can dancers change the pace of their movements?

By going quicker or smoother than the usual beat Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the timing of dance motions performed at different speeds?

Tempo Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pauses or gaps in dance movements?

To contribute to the timing of the rhythms Signup and view all the answers

What type of timing refers to the length of a dance or parts of a dance in seconds, minutes, or hours?

Clock Time Signup and view all the answers

What propels the movements in dance?

Force Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Theatre Roles and Responsibilities

The artistic director hires directors and designers and has overall artistic control of the production.
The lighting operator writes cues and operates the lighting desk on the night of the performance.
The sound operator writes cues and operates the sound desk on the night of the performance.
The event director has overall artistic control of the production.
The stage manager has overall responsibility for the stage management team and their training.
The set designer works with the production manager on the budget and safety, and with the director to create the visual and stylistic elements of the sets, furniture, and props.

Dance Styles

Contemporary dance combines elements of modern ballet and jazz, allowing dancers to express their emotions freely and unifying the mind and body.
Jazz dance has a lot of leaps, quick footsteps, turns, and other special moves, and is often performed to upbeat music such as hip-hop or show tunes.
Jazz folk dance is a leisure, ceremonial, or traditional dance that is usually executed by members of a community.
Social dances such as ragtime foxtrot, tango, and vintage jazz became popular in the 1930s-1940s.
Modern dance methods formed in the 1940s-1950s, with individuals creating their own philosophies of dance movements.
The 1960s-1970s saw popular dance styles influenced by jazz, soul, rhythm, and blues music.
The 1980s-2000s saw the rise of hip-hop and street style dance, as well as disco, street dance, swing dance, and salsa.

Elements of Dance

Body: The moving form or shape that a dancer feels and the audience sees, which can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Action: Refers to what the dancers do with their bodies, including dance steps, facial expressions, and gestures.
Space: The place where the dancers perform, which can be broken down into direction, size, level, and focus.
Time: The timing of dance motions, which can be performed at different speeds and rhythms.
Energy/Force: The strength or power that propels the movements, which can be used to start or stop a movement.

Dance Appreciation and Composition

Physical training that is different from what is usually performed by dancers helps maintain physical fitness and minimizes mental stress.
A suspended floor designed to absorb the impact when dancing or jumping reduces the force absorbed by the musculoskeletal structures and minimizes the risk of injury.
Common sources of stress among dance athletes include body image, technique, performance, and injury.
Eating disorders among dance athletes are common, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia athletica.
Total calorie intake for dance athletes should range from 2,000 kcal to 2,500 kcal.

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This quiz covers the importance of a safe environment for dancers, cross training to minimize injury and mental stress, and common sources of stress among dance athletes. Test your knowledge on how to prevent injuries and manage stress in dance.